I was sittin' by the road, my head in a cloud,
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wishin' that I had some wings;
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wishin' for a scooter, a-wishin' for a train
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or any kin' o' movin' thing.
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Well, I looked at the trees,
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I looked at the sky,
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I seen it was a lovely day.
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I looked up the road, I looked at my feet,
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I picked it up an' walked away.
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Well, you cannot win if you do not play.
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No, you cannot win if you do not play.
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Well, I went to the fair, lookin' for fun.
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I think the whole world was there.
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I saw a fat man, I saw a thin man.
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I saw a little teddy bear.
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Well, I said to myself,
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"I know what I want. I gotta get a bear some way."
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I heard a loud voice. It said a few words.
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It said, "You gotta take a chance an' pay."
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Well, you cannot win if you do not play
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No, you cannot win if you do not play
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Pretty young Pam, you're bringin' me down baby,
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All ya do is make-uh me blue.
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I'm under the trees, I'm waiting alone,
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Tryna sing a song to you.
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Well, the night is so clear, the moon is so bright;
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you're wastin' it all away.
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You're up on a hill, I'm down here below.
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I'm tryna tell ya babe, it aint okay.
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Well, you cannot win if you do not play.
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You cannot win if you do not play.
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You Cannot Win If You Do Not Play
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| Steve Forbert |
